公开(公告)号：US4572105A

公开(公告)日：1986-02-25

申请号：US652517

申请日：1984-09-20

Applicant: Mofazzal H. Chowdhury ,  Michael W. Ellis

Inventor： Mofazzal H. Chowdhury ,  Michael W. Ellis

IPC: A01J7/00

CPC classification number: A01J7/022

Abstract: A system for backflushing milking machinery comprises a backflush valve for alternatively connecting one or a plurality of milking units to a wash line or to a vacuum milk line. When the milking units are connected to the wash line, a manifold valve operated by high pressure air under automatic control, sends water, sanitizing fluid and air sequentially through the milking units. Provision is made for sending bursts of air through the water and sanitizing liquid as they are furnished to the milk units. Provision is also made for flushing the back-flush valve with water after a washing cycle to prevent entry of washing fluids into the milk line.

Abstract translation: 用于反吹挤奶机械的系统包括反冲洗阀，用于将一个或多个挤奶单元交替地连接到洗涤线或真空牛奶线。 当挤奶单元连接到洗涤管线时，在自动控制下由高压空气操作的歧管阀将依次通过挤奶单元送水，消毒液和空气。 规定是为了在向牛奶单位提供液体时，通过水喷出空气并消毒液体。 还规定了在洗涤周期之后用水冲洗回冲阀以防止洗涤液进入牛奶线。

公开(公告)号：US4838203A

公开(公告)日：1989-06-13

申请号：US75974

申请日：1987-07-21

Applicant: Michael W. Ellis ,  Mofazzal H. Chowdhury

Inventor： Michael W. Ellis ,  Mofazzal H. Chowdhury

IPC: A01J5/017

CPC classification number: A01J5/017

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for use in conjunction with a milking machine for reducing the incidence of milking claw or cluster contamination following uncoupling and retraction of the milking claw or cluster from an animal. The milking claw is retracted from the animal by the application of negative pressure and is retained in a retracted position by a retaining device which retains the milking claw in a predetermined position, even when the milking machine is turned off or, in the case of a portable machine, transported to another location.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于与挤奶机结合使用的装置，用于在动物的挤奶爪或簇的解耦和收缩之后减少挤奶爪或簇污染的发生。 挤奶爪通过施加负压从动物回缩，并且通过保持装置保持在缩回位置，保持装置将挤奶爪保持在预定位置，即使当挤奶机关闭时，或者在 便携式机器，运送到另一个位置。

公开(公告)号：US4112144A

公开(公告)日：1978-09-05

申请号：US702510

申请日：1976-07-06

Applicant: Michael W. Ellis

Inventor： Michael W. Ellis

IPC: B05D5/06 ,  B05D7/08 ,  B44F9/02 ,  B05D3/08

CPC classification number: B05D5/06 ,  B05D7/08 ,  B44F9/02 ,  B05D3/08 ,  B05D3/12 ,  B05D5/02

Abstract: To simulate the appearance of weathered wood, newer wood is treated with a compound that includes the combination of a first part of an oil-type carrier, a second part of rotten stone and a third part of wax. A surface of the wood is first subjected to a blackening procedure as by burning or dipping in a suitable stain. The surface is then treated with the compound. Thereafter, highlights are developed in the surface by scraping and/or buffing. A somewhat less-aged look also is obtained by suitably staining rough-sawed lumber.

Abstract translation: 为了模拟风化木材的外观，较新的木材用包括油型载体的第一部分，第二部分的烂石头和第三部分蜡的组合的化合物处理。 木材的表面首先通过在合适的污渍中燃烧或浸渍而进行黑化处理。 然后用化合物处理表面。 此后，通过刮擦和/或抛光在表面上开发亮点。 通过适当地染色粗锯条的木材也可以获得稍微老化的外观。

公开(公告)号：US5809931A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-22

申请号：US603390

申请日：1996-02-20

Applicant: Michael W. Ellis ,  Michael W. Thackeray

Inventor： Michael W. Ellis ,  Michael W. Thackeray

IPC: A01J5/00 ,  A01J5/017 ,  A01J5/04

CPC classification number: A01J5/017 ,  A01J5/00 ,  A01J5/0175

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically positioning a milking cluster at a preselected milking position is provided. A milking cluster is connected to a moveable cylinder which may be retracted at the conclusion of milking. Prior to milking, the moveable cylinder shifts into engagement with a sensor at a location corresponding to the preselected milking position. The movement of the cylinder is halted to locate and maintain the milking cluster at a height predetermined to be generally appropriate for the animals in the herd. The cylinder is counterbalanced to remain at the preselected height, or may be manually adjusted and remain counterbalanced at the adjusted height. At the conclusion of milking, the milking cluster may drop from the animal and cylinder retracted to a retracted position. The apparatus of the invention includes an arm connected to a milking cluster and a moveable member such as a pneumatic cylinder. The pneumatic cylinder is coupled to a sensor and a motor including a pneumatic air logic circuit. The pneumatic cylinder may fall from a second upper position toward a first lowermost position under the influence of gravity until the sensor is engaged at a preselected third milking height. The sensor causes low pressure air to be supplied from the air logic circuit to the cylinder to counterbalance the cylinder and milking cluster at the preselected height. Upon the conclusion of milking, the milking cluster falls free from the animals teats and high pressure air is introduced to retract the cylinder to the second position.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在预选的挤奶位置自动定位挤奶簇的方法和装置。 挤奶集群连接到可移动的气缸，其可在挤奶结束时缩回。 在挤奶之前，可移动缸在与预选的挤奶位置对应的位置处转换成与传感器接合。 停止气缸的运动以将挤奶簇定位并保持在预定的大体上适合于畜群中的动物的高度。 气缸被平衡以保持在预选的高度，或者可以手动调节并在调节的高度处保持平衡。 在挤奶结束时，挤奶组可能会从动物和圆筒缩回到缩回位置。 本发明的装置包括连接到挤奶群的臂和诸如气缸的可移动构件。 气动缸联接到传感器和包括气动空气逻辑电路的马达。 在重力的影响下，气缸可以从第二上部位置朝着第一最下位置落下，直到传感器以预选的第三挤奶高度接合。 传感器将低压空气从空气逻辑电路供应到气缸，以在预定高度处平衡气缸和挤奶组。 在挤奶结束时，挤奶组从动物奶嘴中脱离，并且引入高压空气将气缸缩回到第二位置。

公开(公告)号：US4671435A

公开(公告)日：1987-06-09

申请号：US696259

申请日：1985-01-30

Applicant: Daniel M. Stout ,  Michael W. Ellis ,  Arthur R. Terwilleger ,  Robert D. Shankle, Jr.

Inventor： Daniel M. Stout ,  Michael W. Ellis ,  Arthur R. Terwilleger ,  Robert D. Shankle, Jr.

IPC: A01M1/20 ,  A01M1/24 ,  B05B12/02 ,  G04G15/00 ,  B67D5/08

CPC classification number: B05B12/02 ,  A01M1/2044 ,  A01M1/245 ,  G04G15/006 ,  A01M2200/011 ,  A01M2200/012

Abstract: A programmable, wide area insecticide (or other airborne chemical agent) dispensing system and method is disclosed in which a supply of a fluid insecticide is maintained and delivered under pressure to one or more spray heads which may be located remotely from the supply, as for example in various locations within a warehouse, dairy barn, or the like. A programmable controller effects the dispensing of the insecticide from the selected spray heads at predetermined times and in predetermined amounts so as to effectively control insects at various areas of the building at various times of the day so as to avoid indiscriminate spraying of the insecticide when it is not needed, or when it may interfere with activities within the building.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可编程的广泛杀虫剂（或其它空气传播的化学试剂）分配系统和方法，其中在压力下将流体杀虫剂的供应保持并输送到可远离供应物的一个或多个喷头，如 例如在仓库，奶牛仓等内的各个位置。 可编程控制器在预定时间和预定量下，从选定的喷头中分配杀虫剂，以便在一天的不同时间有效地控制建筑物各个区域的昆虫，从而避免不必要地喷洒杀虫剂 不需要，或者可能会干扰建筑物内的活动。